Irishman Rhys McKee is set to battle Romanian Daniel Frunza in a welterweight match at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This fight is part of the undercard for UFC on ESPN 65.
McKee turned professional in 2015, boasting a record of 13 wins, 10 of which are knockouts. His last fight was a split decision loss to Chidi Njokuani in March 2024. Frunza, a pro since 2017, has 9 wins and recently won against Vadym Kutsyi by TKO.
Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza Fight Time
The main card, featuring Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza, will begin at 6:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Check the table below for start times in different regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | McKee vs. Frunza Ring Walks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
UFC on ESPN 65 is scheduled for tonight, April 5, 2025, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting at 7:20 PM EST.
This event includes the welterweight clash between McKee and Frunza as part of the undercard for the main event: Josh Emmett versus Lerone Murphy. The McKee vs. Frunza fight is set for three rounds.
Please note that the McKee vs. Frunza fight time is approximate and may change depending on the duration of earlier fights. Check the table for regional start times to avoid missing the action.
How to Watch McKee vs. Frunza
The Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza fight will be broadcast on ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN |
If you encounter regional restrictions, a VPN can help bypass them by changing your IP address to access content from different locations.
Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza Betting Odds
- Underdog: Rhys McKee : 2.3 (+132)
- Favorite: Daniel Frunza : 1.7 (-140)
| Method of Victory | Rhys McKee | Daniel Frunza |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or Disqualification | 6.5 (+550) | 3.2 (+220) |
| By Decision or Technical Decision | 6.0 (+500) | 4.0 (+300) |
Fighter Details
Rhys McKee
- Nationality: Ireland
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 13 / 6 / 1
Daniel Frunza
- Nationality: Romania
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 9 / 2 / 0
Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza Fight Card
- Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy
- Pat Sabatini vs Joanderson Brito
- Cortavious Romious vs Chang Ho Lee
- Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert
- Ode Osbourne vs Luis Gurule
- Torrez Finney vs Robert Valentin
- Diana Belbita vs Dione Barbosa
- Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza
- Konklak Suphisara vs Istela Nunes
- Victor Henry vs Pedro Falcao
- Uran Satybaldiev vs Martin Buday
- Vanessa Demopoulos vs Talita Alencar
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